Early Childhood Education

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer

1. During the PTA meeting of the kindergarten parents,, Teacher Y tells the parents to buy big
pencils and crayons for their children. Which of the following reasons justifies best her action?

A. Young children could write and draw well with big pencils and crayons
B. Muscles of young children are not yet fully developed.
C. Big pencils and crayons will help them develop their muscles.
D. Big pencils and crayons can be used for a long time.

2. Young children have a short attention and interest span. What kind of tasks should the teacher
give him?
A. Challenging and interesting activities
B. Easy and difficult activities
C. Short, varied and interesting activities
D. Long but interesting activities

3. Nicole, a 4-year old child does not like to attend school but her parents force her to . What
principle should the teacher bear in mind in dealing with Nicole?
A. growth C. development
B. heredity D. readiness

4. Which is a primary nurturing system in which children can develop self worth:
A. School C. Church
B. Family D. Social Institutions

5. Which of the following is an indicator of quality in early childhood programs?

A. Child-adult ratio C. Mixed-Age grouping
B. Group size D. All of the above

6. Which of the following statement is not true?

A. Increasing number of mothers of preschoolers now works and requires child care for their
youngsters.
B. Research has shown that good early childhood education programs have a lasting effect on
children from different backgrounds
C. Many professionals participate in child advocacy bringing to public and legislative attention t
he needs of children and families in poverty as well as the needs for affordable child care.
None of the above

7. Lorraine works diligently at building a sand mountain, not looking at or speaking with the other
children who are involved in other activities around her. This is an example of:
A. Functional play C. Dramatic play
B. Constructive play D. Games with rules

8. Stage of parenting define by Ellen Galinsky into which the parents of an infant fit, as they form
an attachment with and integrates the new baby into the family.
A. Nurturing stage C. Interpretive Stage
B. Authority stage D. None of the above

9. A method of teaching in which the teacher determines exactly what the children should learn,
devise a sequence of learning activities to teach specific information and teaches it directly by
controlling the information according to children's responses.

A. Direct instruction C. Integrated instruction

B. Computer aided D. None of the above

10. It is an indoor space where materials are combined around common activities and this allows
children to make choices from a range of developmentally appropriate activities.
A. Library C. Classroom
B. Learning Centers D. Art Room
11. Which is an example of open-ended materials?
A. Building blocks C. puppets
B. dramatic play props D. all of the above

12. The stage in the development of art in which children expirement with marks on a page.
A. Preschematic stage C. Scribbling stage
B. Schematic stage D. None of the above

13. This theory suggests that children draw what they see?
A. Psychoanalytic Theory C. Cognitive theory
B. Perceptual theory D. Developmental Theory

14. It is known as the periods of time between activities in the classroom.

A. routines C. transitions
B. schedule D. time

15. Which of the following is a a step in developing visual aids?

A. Clarify the key idea or theme for the display

B. Determine the desired viewer action or reactions
C. Prepare a lay-out
D. All of the above

16. Which of the following interventions can help a child who is a chronic teaser?

A. The teaser needs to be taught that he is hurting others, though role playing.
B. Always model telling the truth.
C. Teach cooperative skills.
D. Encourage independence

17. Timothy has communication disorder. Which of the following ways will help him cope with this
difficulty?

A. ignore his questions C. force him to speak

B. always talk to him D. criticizes grammar mistakes

18. Peter who is mischievous sometimes punished by his father of getting failing grades. This
harsh punishment may lead to______?

A. Autism C. Hearing Impairment

B. Communication Disorder D. Behavioral Disorder

19. It is a diffluent speech or a disrupted oral communication.

A. Speech C. Pragmatics
B. Echolalia D. Cognitive Development

20. It refers to services for infants and toddlers and their families to address the spaecial needs of
very young children who have disabilities.
A. Special Education C. Individualized Education Program
B. Early Intervention D. Preschool Special Education

21. Stranger Anxiety seems to be related to all but which of the following?

A. Insecure Attachment
B. Temperament
C. Cultural patterns
D. Caregiver's reaction to the stranger

22. According to Piaget, one reason pre-operational children have difficulty with conversation is that
their understanding is characterized by centration. This means that they________.

A. are unable to mentally go through a series of steps in a problem and reverse direction.
B. focus on one aspect of a situation, neglecting other important features.
C. believe inanimate objects have lifelike qualities.
 D. fail to distinguish the symbolic viewpoints of others from their own viewpoint.
23. Mark stole a bar of chocolate from a convenience store when he was very hungry. He doesn't
think he did anything wrong since no one noticed him stealing. For Kohlberg, Mark is in the
preconventional level of moral development. What supports his contention?

A. Mark stole the chocolate because he is hungry.

B. mark stole a bar of chocolate from the convenience store.
C. Mark thought that he did not do anything wrong because nobody saw and caught him.
D. All of the above

24. Gilbert notices that his sausage is sliced into 6 pieces, whereas his brother's is sliced into 9
pieces. He understands, however, that his brother's sausage is not actually any larger than his
own. This means that Gilbert has developed_______.

A. conversation C. animistic thinking

B. classification D. equilibrium

25. Teacher X structures her classroom using learning centers and allows her children to engage in
hands-on activities. Which of the following is the most likely reason why she uses this
approach?.

A. The teacher recognizes the child as an active materials during instruction.

B. The teacher views the child as a self-motivated learner.
C. The teacher views the child as an independent learner.
D. The learner recognizes the child's needs to interact with his peers and the environment.

26. Which of the following statements offers the most accurate comparison of the developmental
theories of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky?

A. Piaget described child development as result of individual exploration; Vygotsky saw it as

stimulated by social interaction.
B. Both theories describe child development as a predictable set of cause-and-effect
relationships.
C. Piaget described child development as a function of parental intervention; Vygotsky saw it as
independent of outside influence.
D. both theorists describe child development as corresponding to a fixed timeline.

27. A KINDERGARTEN TEACHER USES MUSIC AND GAMES DURING TRANSITION

ACTIVIITES. It allows pupils to explore and interact with other children and follows direction set
by the teacher. Which of the following large group activities is used by the teacher?

A. develop creative skills using an unusual artistic material

B. develop skills in following routine activities
C. explore scientific concepts they have learned previously
D. develop gross motor coordination

28. A group of seven-year old children are playing a make believe game in which they are
pretending to be pirates drawing a map of buried treasure. This activity will most likely lead to
the children’s acquisition of knowledge by:

A. promoting the development of their gross motor skills

B. improving the acuity of their senses
C. influencing their development of spatial reasoning
D. enhancing their ability to categorize

29. According to Mayesky, the shape of the room has an impact on arrangement and supervision.
Which of the following poses the most problems on supervision?
A. Rectangular room C. L-shape room
B. Square room D. None of these

30. Which of the following classroom does not met the safety considerations in arranging and
equipping an early childhood classroom?
1. A classroom with two emergency exits
2. Classroom walls are painted with lead free paint
 3. Classroom with peeling paint
4. Loose classroom floormats and carpets
A. 1,2,3,4 C. 3,4
B. 1,2 D. 2,3,4

31. Changing from one activity areas to another is more difficult for younger than older children.
How can an early childhood educator best address this transition problem with younger
children?

A. Give a reward to the child who arrives first in the area.

B. Dismiss them at once
C. Instruct them to move in a single file.
D. Use the color of the shirt/ first letter of the names to identify a small group of children to move
one after the other group.

32. A teacher rolls five balls of different size, color and weight down an inclined plane several times,
starting them all at the same time. The largest and heaviest ball, which is red reaches the
bottom first each time. The teacher then lets the children handle the balls. Which of the following
teacher questions about this activity would be most likely to encourage a group of 5-year old to
think and reason?

A. What is the color of the ball that gets to the bottom first?
B. What can you tell about the ball that gets to the bottom first?
C. Does the same ball always get to the bottom first?
D. What is the weight of the ball that always gets to the bottom first?

33. An early childhood center has added an additional toddler component for eight children. Which
of the following adjustments must center make to accommodate this change?

A. Hiring staff to ensure a ratio of one adult to four children in the toddler group
B. adding more large-group activities
C. removing activity centers from the classroom
D. decreasing the per-child fee because the toddler teaching staff does not require as much
training and compensation

34. In preparing a curriculum for the optimal development of infants under ten months, the teacher
should provide:

A. riding toys for outside play

B. musical swings for movement
C. multichild buggies for walks
D. soft mats and blocks for rolling, climbing, and tumbling

35. A kindergarten teacher has set up a sand table in her classroom with which the children can
explore and play. The sand table is most likely to benefit the children by providing them with the
opportunity to:
A. develop creative skills using an unusual artistic material
B. explore with concrete materials and make discoveries about their world
C. explore scientific concepts they have learned previously
D. develop fine-motor coordination

36. The environment must be interactive to facilitate learning. Which of the following situations is an
example of this?
A. The class goes out and observes different ways to promote nature conservation and
preservation
B. Class copies a list of ways to promote nature conservation and preservation
C. Teacher shows posters on the different ways to promote nature conservation and
preservation
D. teacher lectures on the different ways to promote nature conservation and preservation

37. Piaget’s intellectual stages;

A. tertiary circular (examines objects to see what else they may do)
B. inventions of new means ( insights, make-believe)
C. preoperational concrete operations ( begins to use symbols and solve problems)
 D. interpersonal concordance (good behavior is that which pleases or helps others)

38. According to the social characteristics of play development, this type of play is evident during
infancy:
A. solitary play C. associative play
B. parallel play D. cooperation play

39. A kindergarten teacher uses music and games during transition activities. It allows pupils to
explore and interact with other children and follows large group activities is used by the teacher.

A. develop creative skills using an unusual artistic material

B. develop skills in the following routine activities
C. explore scientific concepts they have learned previously
D. develop gross motor coordination

40. The development of moral values takes place as children interact with other children at play
and they begin to learn the consequences of behavior.

A. at first their sense of right and wrong is limited punishments and rewards.
B. as children grow, they learn about fairness and reciprocity
C. they learn that good behavior help others and is approved by them and about rules and
respect for others.
D. all of the above

41. Teacher A has been visiting a home regularly to help with the personal care of a severely
retarded child named Eva, age 10. Eva is a Down Syndrome child. She sometimes deliberately
do things that displease and upset her mother. Teacher A should explain to the m other that she
tends to act this way to____.
A. annoy her mother C. express her anger toward her mother
B. get her mother’s attention D. relieve boredom

42. Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a readability index?

A. number of syllables in the words C. length of sentences

B. difficulty of vocabulary D. conceptual difficulty

43. What is the primary focus of kindergarten?

A. teaching the child how to spell
B. helping students make the transition from home to school
C. working on basic math skills
D. teaching the child to look after his or her own belongings

44. What is the primary characteristics that determines whether a child is ready to be in school?
A. age C. maturity
B. physical development D. test scores

45. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate use of peer instruction?

A. in a large classes
B. for reinforcing content
C. fo introducing a new lesson
D. in a classes with students of varying ability

46. An early childhood teacher who incorporates puppets, panel discussions, telephone
conversations, and choral reading in daily plans is likely to be mist concerned with providing
which of the following?

A. A classroom setting that is loosely structured

B. The opportunity for every child to speak in class
C. Relaxing activities to balance difficult study areas
D. Experiences in which children can practice language rules

47. Which of the following would be the best indication to a teacher that students are beginning to
think critically about science?
A. The talk about earthquakes, space probes, and science-related information in the news.
 B. They begin to read more books and articles about science on their own.
C. They successfully plan and carry out simple classroom discussion.
D. They ask the teacher to read stories to them about scientific topics.

48. When evaluating books for a classroom library, which of the following features of a book should
a teacher consider first?
A. the number of illustrations C. the durability
B. the length D. the literary quality

49. When a manager encounters a problem, which proper steps should he undertaken coming up a
decision?

1. Analyze the problem 3. Make final decision

2. Identify the problem 4. Find alternative to the problem

A. 2,1,4,3 C. 4,2,1,3
B. 2,4,1,3 D. 1,2,4,3

50. Management includes the following activities, EXCEPT?

A. setting goals
B. providing legal advices
C. carrying out the work to a achieve goals
D. making improvements

51. Bullying among early learners in school can be prevented through____________.

A. the employment of severe punishment

B. the full development of physical powers
C. the full development of aesthetic skills
D. respect for the dignity of other children

52. Which statement that best supports Maslow’s theory on hierarchy of needs?

A. to maintain accurate records

B. to coordinate with parents
C. the employer’s responsibility to provide an environment that encourages and enable the
employees to fulfill their tasks and develop their own unique potential
D. develop early learner’s talents

53. The tendency to imitate elders is very strong in the early childhood stage. Teahcers therefore
be very good_________.

A. role models C. facilitators of learning

B. counselors D. disciplinarian

54. Dottie and Debbie are two teachers who went to attend a meeting. They were constantly
together in each workshop they attended. What does this behavior tell about them?

A. it fosters their professional development

B. it encourages them to make new friends
C. it helps them to be responsible
D. it helps them to improve performance

55. Which are important to child development specialist/

A. protection and care of the children
B. education and nurture of early learner
C. both a and b
D. care for children of working parents

56. A preschool teacher complains that their teaching loads are heavy and they have no time to
prepare their lessons. What should the director or principal do with this scenario?

A. Call the teacher/s and conduct an investigation studying their schedules.

 B. Confer to the teachers and talk about their sentiments and find a way of adjusting.
C. Look for another qualified teacher.
D. Yell at the teachers and tell them there's no other solution to the problems.

57. Which is the primary goal of childcare program?

A. Enhance the social development of the child.

B. Provide safe and nurturing care in a developmentally appropriate setting for children.
C. Develop the cognitive skills of the child
D. Both a and c

58. The concept of the whole child strongly suggests the uniqueness of the person. The areas of
development cannot be isolated from one another because each makes a valuable contribution
to the total child. Which area of development is not considered?
A. intellectual C. emotional
B. social D. values

59. The scope and definition of child development have changed radically. Developmental
psychologists now study the process associated with those changes specifically it focuses
on___________.
A. the language acquisition
B. the effect of early experiences on intellectual development
C. the process of attachment to others
D. all of the above

60. Who is the proponent of Psychosocial Theory?

A. Erikson C. Froebel
B. Piaget D. Locke

61. What does a teacehr do to children having communication impairment?

A. Coordinate with the speech therapist.

B. Disregard the student having communication impairment.
C. Encourage the child not to participate in social activities.
D. Structure activities that won't enhance child's communication skill.

62. Which of the following statements is true to parents and teachers?

A. Parents and teachers both share valuable information.

B. Parents should be involved in the social life of their children.
C. Only the teacher play an important role ind eveloping the cognitive aspect of the child.
D. Both a and b

63. The bulk of teaching and learning in the preschool takes place through_____.
A. teacher-child interactin C. demonstration
B. lectures D. both a and b

64. It is the learning medium in a classroom for preschoolers.

A. play C. child interactions
B. recess time D. socialization

65. What particular roles of a teacher are being used a lot of time in the classroom?
A. classroom facilitator C. both a and b
B. classroom manager D. none of these

66. Normal behavior for the young child includes _______.

A. tantrums, crying, resistance
B. curiosity, impatience, emotional swings
C. noise and self-centered
D. all of the above

67. Which of the following models provide detailed descriptions of guidance techniques, particularly
for children with special needs?
 A. Psychodynamic model
B. Behavioral model
C. Maturationist model
D. all of the above
68. What do u call a motor impairment in which a central nervous system dysfunction?
A. Autism C. Cerebral palsy
B. Educable mentally retarded D. Gifted child

69. The following are traits and abilities of gifted children except one.
A. They are often precocious in various developmental areas, particularly in language.
B. They do well in a class of slightly younger children.
C. They have an unusual large and advanced vocabulary.
D. They re generally observant and catch on quickly to new concepts.

70. What maybe the result if young children are not given the opportunities to learn and develop
skills?
A. young children will never be motivated to learn new skills when they are given an
opportunity to do so
B. they lack the necessary skills for the foundations
C. motivational readiness for learning the skill will never be possible
D. both a and c

71. Play in early childhood is greatly influenced by_______.

A. acquired motor skills
B. degree of popularity they enjoy among their age mates
C. socioeconomic status of their families
D. all of the above

72. The following are helpful strategies for Parent-Teacher Conference except one.
A. provide an objective evaluation of the child
B. provide alternatives rather than answer
C. take your time in approaching solutions
D. use uncommon, not technical terms

73. The following are possible ways and or activities that support the growth development of the
children except_______.
A. teacher's schedule a short meeting with parents
B. newsletter for the parents are not helpful
C. invite parents in the class to assist the teacher
D. bulletin boards/ display boards

74. It's Ann's first day in school and she doesn't like to get inside the room to be with other
schoolmates because she wanted her mother. What does this situation show?
A. She is more attached to the parent
B. She doesn't like school
C. She's afraid
D. She wants to stay home

75. Which of the following is the main reason why parents' involvement in child's schooling is very
important?
A. they provide the context with which the teacher can view the whole child
B. learn about the home life of the children in their classes
C. they know what's best for them
D. they have knowledge of the child's strengths and weaknesses

76. Observation is a plan for looking at children's behavior. Which of the following you must
consider?
A. Where will yo observe?
B. Who will be observed?
C. Which to observe?
D. When to observe?
77. The bulk of teaching and learning in the preschool takes place through_______.
A. Teacher-child interactions
B. lectures
C. demonstration
D. both a and b

78. Teachers intuitively call upon their_______.

A. knowledge C. proven techniques
B. experiences D. all of the above

79. Who are responsible for what occurs in the classroom?

A. teachers C. students
B. student teachers D. learners

80. Emotional framework is done with______.

A. body movements C. by the tone of voice
B. facial expressions D. all of the above

81. A teacher who exudes calm and confidence, strength and support, will inspire a more relaxed
and comfortable atmosphere can make children ________.
A. learn C. grow
B. learn and grow D. happy

82. Two or more teachers who share teaching responsibilities

A. Team teaching C. teacher support
B. teacher group D. none of these

83. Early childhood is considered as problem age. Which of the following best supports this
statement.
A. Young children have frequent temper tantrums.
B. Demands for independence which in most cases, they are incapable of handling
successfully.
C. both a and b
D. none of these

84. Which of the following models provide detailed description of guidance techniques. Particularly
for children with special needs?
A. Psychodynamic model C. Maturationist model
B. Behavioral model D. all of these

85. Which of these major components comprise a comprehensive curriculum which includes the
process, methods, and instruments with which children's development and learning is
measured?
A. child assessment C. goals and objectives
B. philosophy D. classroom activities

86. Which of the following developmental changes take place during infacy?

A. engage in more extensive conversations

B. reaching for and grasping objects, rolling over, and sitting up with support
C. able to recognize and take into consideration the viewpoint of others
D. climbing, pedaling, pumping on a swing, and jumping over or off object

87. What do you call the type of play in which child plays alone, involved in other children nearby?

A. cooperative play C. onlooker play

B. parallel play D. solitary play

88. Clark take four blocks, put one in each of four plates placed around the table, and says, “Here
is your toast for breakfast”. Which of the following play describes the situation?
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A. constructive play C. functional play
B. dramatic play D. games with rules
90. What does developmental delay mean?

A. developmental that is in some way different from that of most children

B. development that is in some way the same from hat of most children
C. children accomplish tasks in one or more developmental areas at a considerably later age
than their peers
D. children accomplish tasks at the same age of hi/her peers.
91. What do you call a social-emotional condition of unknown origin in which the child shows
inappropriate, even bizarre behaviors?
A. autism C. educable mentally retarded
B. cerebral palsy D. slow learner

92. What does a four-year-old need to channel their abundant energy and curiosity?
A. creative environment C. stimulating environment
B. least restrictive environment D. happy environment

93. Early childhood is the ideal age to learn skills. Which of the following beset supports this
statement?
A. Young children are willing to repeat an activity until they are acquired to do it well.
B. Their bodies are still pliable.
C. Young children easily get vague instructions.
D. both a and b.

94. John felt so sad when he lost his favorite ball. What particular common emotino of early
childhood is shown?
A. envy C. curiosity
B. affection D. grief

95. While Mr. Smith and his 4-year-old son was walking in the park his on said,” I wish you'd buy us
a swing like theirs”. What particular emotion was shown by his on?
A. joy C. jealousy
B. envy D. affection

96. Early childhood extends from 2 to_____.

A. six years old C. nine years old
B. eight years old D. seven years old

97. Which of the following influenced best the shaping of the self-concept among young children?
A. parental attitudes C. ordinal position
B. aspirations of parents D. both a and b

98. Which of this statements is true and correct?

A. One way of studying children's language development is trough listening.
B. Word meaning is related to word interpretation.
C. Children learn the meaning of words in the context of their experiences.
D. Morphology is the basic unit of speech sounds.

99. Which of the following key concepts does not belong to the group?
A. rules apply to combination of words.
B. Grammatical rules govern the structure of sentences.
C. Language is a complex system involving a variety of components.
D. children should learn that gender identity is biologically determined.

100. What is seriation and its implication?

A. It is the relationship among objects and the ability to place them in a logical sequence or
order.
B. It is a structured classroom activity which involves art, book, play and sensory areas.
C. It is the ability to sort out and group objects by some common attributes or property.
D. This deals with concrete features and more abstract commonalities in items.

101. Why should the early childhood environment include many materials and experiences to
 encourages seriation?

A. Many materials provide prompts spontaneous ordering and comparison.

B. Unit blocks and a number of manipulative can offer many opportunities for children to seriate
because of they are made in graduated sizes.
C. Instructional materials can be worded to encourage comparisons.
D. All of th above

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